DSM 615

The Gestetner DSM 615 is the Ricoh Aficio 2015 wearing a different badge: the same compact black-and-white multifunction machine, sold under the Gestetner name to small offices that wanted genuine Ricoh engineering from their local dealer. The rebadge changes nothing about the supply it takes. It runs on the Type 1130D black cartridge, Ricoh part number 888215, rated at approximately 9,000 pages.

This was always a small-office machine: one compact unit handling the copies, prints and everyday documents of a handful of people, sized for a desk or a credenza rather than a copy room. Owners shopping for toner often hit a moment of confusion, because searches under the Gestetner name lead to a cartridge sold under Ricoh's. The part number is the bridge between the two badges, and 888215 is the number to look for on the box.

Toner Cartridges for DSM 615

888215 — Single cartridge, black, up to 9,000 pages
888215 — 2-pack of the same cartridge, black, up to 9,000 pages each
888215 — 4-pack of the same cartridge, black, up to 9,000 pages each

Which cartridge should you buy?

A small office's monthly volume is usually modest, which makes the single cartridge or the 2-pack the natural choices here. The 2-pack earns its keep in convenience: when the machine finally reports low toner, the replacement is already in the cupboard and the swap takes minutes. The 4-pack only pays off if this little machine is the office's sole printer and works hard every day. Every cartridge is the same Type 1130D unit, covered by a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns regardless of pack size.

Chip, toner and everyday use

Change the cartridge with the machine switched on but idle, open the front cover, slide the old unit out and the new one in until it seats with a click. Before installing, hold the new cartridge level and rock it gently side to side; this loosens toner that settled in transit and prevents pale first pages. Keep the removed cartridge's replacement sealed until the moment you need it, since an opened cartridge ages faster on the shelf. If output fades before the machine complains, that same gentle rocking of the installed cartridge can redistribute what toner remains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DSM 615 toner different from Ricoh toner?

No. The DSM 615 is the Ricoh Aficio 2015 under a Gestetner badge, and it uses the standard Ricoh Type 1130D cartridge, part number 888215. Toner sold for either name is the same physical cartridge.

How many pages does one cartridge print?

Approximately 9,000 pages at 5% coverage, the standard way toner yields are measured. A small office printing mostly letters and invoices should come reasonably close to that figure.

Which pack size suits a small office?

Most small offices do well with the 2-pack: one cartridge working in the machine and a spare ready to go. Singles suit very light use, while the 4-pack is aimed at offices where this is the only printer.

What if the machine does not recognize the new cartridge?

Open the cover and reseat the cartridge firmly until it clicks into place, and check that the protective seal was fully removed before installation. A cartridge that is not fully seated is the most common cause of recognition complaints.